Plano Blog

Three days after an explosive meeting that did little to ease parents’ concerns about student safety at Hunt Elementary school, Plano Superintendent Richard Matkin issued a letter to parents today outlining some of those efforts.

Last week, a physical education teacher from the school was arrested on allegations of sexual misconduct with a student. A former kindergarten teacher from the school was found guilty last year of sexually abusing two students.

Today Matkin sent a letter to Hunt families updating them on immediate steps being taken at the school.

“It was with the best of intentions that the district hosted the parent meeting on October 23 to connect the Hunt Elementary School parents and families with additional resources and information,” he wrote. “I realize that many walked away from the meeting feeling unheard, and I want to convey my apologies for this sentiment.”

The letter goes on to outline specific efforts to be taken at the school, which is located in Murphy. Those efforts include:

-more than doubling the number of security cameras in the gym and common areas (up to 88 from 40).

-modifying all solid doors on offices and classrooms to contain windows.

-adding counseling staff.

-adding a full-time assistant principal.

-removing all paper and window coverings from doors and interior windows. However, security protocol will be followed when necessary in the event of a campus lockdown or storm event.